SpiceJet to operationalise 3 grounded Boeing 737 MAX planes by April 2025; inks pact with MRO provider

3 days, 8 hours ago

SpiceJet to operationalise 3 grounded Boeing 737 MAX planes by April 2025; inks pact with MRO provider

The Hindu

SpiceJet has entered into an agreement with US-based StandardAero that will provide the services for operationalising the airline's grounded Boeing 737 MAX planes and three of the aircraft are expected to return to service by April 2025. StandardAero is also a MRO services provider for CFM LEAP-1B engines, which power SpiceJet’s Boeing 737 MAX planes. “These developments pave the way for the un-grounding and return to service of three Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by April 2025,” SpiceJet said in the release. SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh said the return of three fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will also provide a significant boost to the airline's financial health.

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United Airlines CEO says the airline will consider alternatives to Boeing's next airplane

11 months ago

United Airlines CEO says the airline will consider alternatives to Boeing's next airplane

The Independent

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SpiceJet plans to add 10 narrow-body Boeing aircraft, including five B737 Max

1 year, 6 months ago

SpiceJet plans to add 10 narrow-body Boeing aircraft, including five B737 Max

India TV News

No-frills airline SpiceJet, which is trying to keep afloat amid several aircraft of its fleet being grounded over payment issues with lessors, on Friday said it plans to add 10 narrow-body Boeing aircraft, including five B737 Max, on lease by October. In the intervening period, the airline is working on restoring and reviving its grounded aircraft which will start returning …

Amid Go First bankruptcy, SpiceJet plans to revive 25 grounded aircraft

1 year, 7 months ago

Amid Go First bankruptcy, SpiceJet plans to revive 25 grounded aircraft

Hindustan Times

SpiceJet has mobilised its plan to revive 25 grounded aircraft, the airline said on Wednesday. The airline said it has already mobilised around ₹ 400 crore towards getting its grounded fleet back in the air. “The airline has already mobilised around ₹400 crore towards getting its grounded fleet back in the air, which will further enhance its top-line,” SpiceJet said. …

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EXCLUSIVE-Boeing restarts 737 MAX production a month after strike ended, sources say

1 week, 6 days ago

EXCLUSIVE-Boeing restarts 737 MAX production a month after strike ended, sources say

Live Mint

* Resuming 737 MAX production key to planemaker's financial recovery * Factory workers had been on strike for seven weeks * Boeing has about 4,200 orders from airlines for its best-selling model By Dan Catchpole and Allison Lampert SEATTLE, Dec 9 - Boeing restarted production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner last week, about a month after the end of …

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Cost of flights to hit record high next year amid aircraft supply crisis, experts warn

1 month, 1 week ago

Cost of flights to hit record high next year amid aircraft supply crisis, experts warn

The Independent

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Boeing layoffs: Aerospace giant to reduce workforce by 17,000

1 month, 1 week ago

Boeing layoffs: Aerospace giant to reduce workforce by 17,000

India Today

Boeing announced on Wednesday that it will start sending layoff notices to workers this week as part of a broader plan to cut 17,000 jobs, which accounts for roughly 10% of its global workforce, reported news agency Reuters. BACKDROP OF LAYOFFS AMID PRODUCTION CHALLENGES Boeing’s workforce cuts come as the company, under its new CEO Kelly Ortberg, struggles to stabilise …

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Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strike

1 month, 1 week ago

Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strike

Associated Press

DALLAS — Boeing says it will be several weeks before it fully resumes building passenger planes, as factory workers return following a strike that lasted nearly two months. Airline customers have grown increasingly upset over delays in getting new planes from Boeing — delays that started long before 33,000 machinists went on strike Sept. 13. “Let’s just get one quality …

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IndiGo's Engine Troubles: A Grounding Odyssey

1 month, 4 weeks ago

IndiGo's Engine Troubles: A Grounding Odyssey

Live Mint

IndiGo's recovery from aircraft grounding is progressing, with the number of non-operational planes expected to decline below 60 by the end of the year and below 40 by March. The airline has seen a healthy recovery in revenue, driven by strong demand from India's growing pool of upwardly mobile passengers. However, the faulty engines have taken a toll on the …

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Supreme Court to consider SpiceJet’s plea against Delhi HC order grounding 3 aircraft engines

3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to consider SpiceJet’s plea against Delhi HC order grounding 3 aircraft engines

The Hindu

The Supreme Court said Thursday it will consider listing low-cost airline SpiceJet’s plea challenging a Delhi High Court verdict grounding three aircraft engines for defaulting on payments to lessors. A division Bench of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday held that the carrier had violated an agreed interim arrangement for payment of dues and upheld an order of a single-judge …

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Column: Boeing’s landmark union contract seeks to reverse its horrible executive decisions since the turn of this century

3 months, 1 week ago

Column: Boeing’s landmark union contract seeks to reverse its horrible executive decisions since the turn of this century

LA Times

Boeing 737 Max planes on the tarmac at the company’s Washington manufacturing plant after the aircraft was grounded. — Former Boeing CEO Harry Stonecipher misses the point “This contract deepens our commitment to the Pacific Northwest,” Stephanie Pope, chief executive of the company’s commercial airplanes division, said in a video message to workers. In the Boeing corridors, the standing joke …

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SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh may sell over 10% stake in airline to raise funds

3 months, 2 weeks ago

SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh may sell over 10% stake in airline to raise funds

The Hindu

SpiceJet promoter and chairman Ajay Singh may offload more than 10% stake in the struggling carrier as part of the latest funding round that is expected to close by the end of September, according to sources. One of the sources said that Mr. Singh could offload up to a 15% stake in the airline if certain conditions are conducive. Mr. …

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Spicejet Plans to Raise Over Rs 3,200 Crore Via Debt, Equity

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Spicejet Plans to Raise Over Rs 3,200 Crore Via Debt, Equity

News 18

Cash-strapped domestic carrier Spicejet plans to raise Rs 3,200 crore through QIP, warrants and capital infusion by the promoter, the airline said in a presentation on Friday. “Spicejet plan to raise Rs 2,500 crore through QIP and Rs 736 crore through Previous Warrants and promoter infusion,” the airline said in an investor presentation. Ajay Singh-promoted SpiceJet had earlier in January …

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SpiceJet to raise up to ₹3,000 crore via QIP

5 months ago

SpiceJet to raise up to ₹3,000 crore via QIP

Live Mint

In a relief for low-cost carrier SpiceJet, the board of the budget carrier on Tuesday approved raising up to ₹3,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement. The company informed the stock exchanges that its board has considered and approved raising funds aggregating up to ₹3000 crore through the issue of shares or any other eligible securities to qualified institutional buyers. …

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Troubled Boeing stays close to the ground at a major UK air show

5 months ago

Troubled Boeing stays close to the ground at a major UK air show

Associated Press

LONDON — European planemaker Airbus plans to show off its newest passenger jet with daily flight demonstrations during one of the world’s biggest aviation trade fairs. Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Pope said Boeing was focused on “predictable deliveries” of jets to airline customers, and getting production of its troubled 737 Max jets back up to 38 per month. Boeing Global …

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The 777X, Boeing's latest flying behemoth

5 months ago

The 777X, Boeing's latest flying behemoth

Hindustan Times

The 777X, Boeing's latest incarnation of the popular 777 family, has received more than 500 orders, although it has not yet entered commercial service. The 777X, Boeing's latest flying behemoth Here are some key facts about the new aircraft. Boeing estimates the new jet will reduce jet fuel consumption per seat and operating costs by 10 percent compared with rival …

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Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max

Associated Press

Boeing’s 737 Max is a more fuel-efficient version of the American aerospace company’s popular 737, the best-selling airliner ever. March 10, 2019: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 Max 8, crashes after takeoff from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, killing 157 passengers and crew members. Jan. 13, 2020: David Calhoun, the chairman of Boeing’s board, takes over as CEO and says …

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Boeing’s crisis in Washington is about to soar to a new phase

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing’s crisis in Washington is about to soar to a new phase

Politico

It would bring hundreds of millions of dollars in fines and could complicate the company’s ability to continue winning contracts with the federal government. By laws outlined by the General Services Administration, government agencies can propose debarment — which prohibits companies from doing business with the federal government for some amount of time — if an agency believes that the …

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6 months ago

Boeing: Is it still safe to fly on their planes after a string of high-profile incidents

The Independent

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Boeing 737 Max grounded for 2 weeks after scary ‘Dutch’ roll incident

6 months, 1 week ago

Boeing 737 Max grounded for 2 weeks after scary ‘Dutch’ roll incident

The Independent

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Boeing Deliveries Falter as China Compounds 737 Max Woes

6 months, 1 week ago

Boeing Deliveries Falter as China Compounds 737 Max Woes

Live Mint

-- Boeing Co. delivered 24 commercial jets in May, including 19 of its 737 family aircraft, as parts shortages and fresh scrutiny by China’s regulators complicated efforts to recover from a crisis engulfing its most popular aircraft. It’s unclear whether Boeing will benefit from the customary rally in aerospace shares ahead of the industry’s main trade event next month, which …

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Boeing sales tumble as the company gets no orders for the 737 Max for the second straight month

6 months, 1 week ago

Boeing sales tumble as the company gets no orders for the 737 Max for the second straight month

Associated Press

Boeing received orders for only four new planes in May — and for the second straight month, none for its best-selling 737 Max, as fallout continues from the blowout of a side panel on a Max during a flight in January. Boeing also saw Aerolineas Argentinas cancel an order for a single Max jet, bringing its net sales for the …

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Boeing executives unlikely to be charged over 737 MAX crashes

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing executives unlikely to be charged over 737 MAX crashes

Live Mint

Boeing executives are unlikely to be criminally charged over fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people as the statute of limitations has likely passed, U.S. Justice Department officials told victims' family members in a meeting. The Justice Department found in mid-May that Boeing violated a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement that had shielded the company from a criminal …

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FAA won’t clear Boeing to increase 737 Max production for months

6 months, 3 weeks ago

FAA won’t clear Boeing to increase 737 Max production for months

The Independent

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Boeing orders tumble as troubled aircraft maker struggles to overcome its latest crisis

7 months, 1 week ago

Boeing orders tumble as troubled aircraft maker struggles to overcome its latest crisis

Associated Press

Boeing orders tumbled in April and were outnumbered by canceled sales in another sign of the crisis gripping the troubled aircraft manufacturer. As expected, deliveries of new Boeing jetliners were weak, at 24 in April, pushing the U.S. company farther behind Airbus, its European rival. The Federal Aviation Administration is limiting production of new Boeing 737 Max jets while the …

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Boeing | Turbulence in the skies

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing | Turbulence in the skies

The Hindu

Calhoun, what is your message to passengers concerned who are flying in your planes?” “We fly safe planes,” responds Boeing’s President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Calhoun to the reporter. The “questions” Mr. Calhoun was referring to were the bouncers U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill were sure to have bowled to him in a meeting in late January 2024, …

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United Airlines reduces reliance on Boeing - as bosses blame $124 MILLION first quarter loss on manufacturer's spate of disasters

8 months ago

United Airlines reduces reliance on Boeing - as bosses blame $124 MILLION first quarter loss on manufacturer's spate of disasters

Daily Mail

United Airlines indicated it will receive fewer planes from Boeing this year as it blamed its first quarter losses on a spate of disasters linked to the manufacturer. United reported a $124 million loss in the first three months of the year - which bosses said was due to the grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9s after a panel …

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As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker

8 months, 4 weeks ago

As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Boeing keeps hitting more and more turbulence. That’s spotlighted a lengthy series of safety and manufacturing problems that have piled up for Boeing over the years — including two devastating crashes that also involved Max jets. Beyond newer Max jets, Boeing been in the news for mishaps arising from some its older models, including a Delta Air …

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down in management shakeup amid safety crisis

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down in management shakeup amid safety crisis

The Hindu

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down by year-end, in a broad management shake-up brought on by the planemaker’s sprawling safety crisis stemming from a January mid-air panel blowout on a 737 MAX plane. Last week, a group of U.S. airline CEOs sought meetings with Boeing directors to express concern over the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 accident, saying it …

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Boeing CEO to step down in management shakeup after blowout of 737 Max door plug

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Boeing CEO to step down in management shakeup after blowout of 737 Max door plug

LA Times

Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun will be stepping down at the end of the year after the company came under pressure from airlines wanting to know how it plans to fix manufacturing problems. Boeing has been under intense pressure since early January, when a panel called a door plug blew off a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737 Max. Fallout from the …

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SpiceJet secures lease agreements for 10 aircraft to bolster summer capacity

9 months, 1 week ago

SpiceJet secures lease agreements for 10 aircraft to bolster summer capacity

Live Mint

SpiceJet, in preparation for the upcoming summer schedule, has finalised lease agreements for 10 aircraft, to enhance capacity and ensure smooth connectivity for passengers during peak travel seasons, the company said in a release on March 14. Additionally, SpiceJet resolved a ₹93 crore dispute with aircraft leasing firm Cross Ocean Partners, securing the transfer of an airframe and an engine …

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FAA gives Boeing 90 days to come up with quality-control plan

9 months, 3 weeks ago

FAA gives Boeing 90 days to come up with quality-control plan

Live Mint

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has asked Boeing to develop a comprehensive action plan within 90 days to address its systemic quality-control issues, after the midair blowout of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines jet last month. “Boeing must commit to real and profound improvements," FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said Wednesday after meeting Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun and …

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Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program weeks after panel blowout on a flight over Oregon

10 months ago

Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program weeks after panel blowout on a flight over Oregon

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Boeing said Wednesday that the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company in an executive shake-up weeks after a door panel blew out on a flight over Oregon, renewing questions about safety at the company. Katie Ringgold, a vice president in charge of delivering 737s to airlines, will succeed Clark as vice president and general …

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Boeing ousts the head of its 737 Max program after Alaska Airlines’ midair blowout

10 months ago

Boeing ousts the head of its 737 Max program after Alaska Airlines’ midair blowout

LA Times

In a management shakeup, Boeing has replaced the executive heading its 737 Max aircraft program after a door plug blew out while an Alaska Air 737 MAX 9 aircraft was in flight last month. Boeing Co. ousted the head of its 737 Max program after a midair blowout of a fuselage panel on an Alaska Airlines jet led to withering …

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Head of Boeing 737 MAX programme out amid safety concerns at planemaker

10 months ago

Head of Boeing 737 MAX programme out amid safety concerns at planemaker

Al Jazeera

Ed Clark oversaw the Renton factory where the Alaska Airlines plane involved in blowout was completed. The head of Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX programme has left the planemaker, according to a company memo, amid scrutiny around production and safety measures following a mid-air blowout on a plane last month. The company also reshuffled its leadership team at the Commercial Airplanes …

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SpiceJet along with Busy Bee Airways submit bid for bankrupt Go First

10 months, 1 week ago

SpiceJet along with Busy Bee Airways submit bid for bankrupt Go First

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: SpiceJet chief Ajay Singh, along with Busy Bee Airways, have submitted a bid for bankrupt Go First. In a release on Friday, SpiceJet said the bid has been submitted by Singh in his personal capacity, along with Busy Bee Airways Pvt Ltd. "SpiceJet's role as the operating partner for the new airline involves providing essential staff, services, and …

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Boeing CEO says company focused on safety, won't discuss financial targets

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing CEO says company focused on safety, won't discuss financial targets

Hindustan Times

Boeing will refrain from commenting on its financial outlook while it focuses on quality control after a near-catastrophic 737 MAX flight earlier this month, the company said Wednesday. The Alaska Airlines accident has put Boeing back under the microscope, with lawmakers questioning Calhoun last week on Capitol Hill in the company's most challenging episode since the MAX crashes. But the …

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Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight

Associated Press

Boeing narrowed its fourth-quarter loss to $30 million and increased production of its best-selling plane just before one of them suffered a blowout of a side panel during a flight, an accident that has raised new safety concerns about the aircraft manufacturer. However, the company declined to offer its own forecast of 2024 results — an indication of the uncertainty …

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Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemption

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemption

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Facing severe criticism after a door plug blew out on a 737 Max over Oregon this month, Boeing said Monday that it is withdrawing a request for a safety exemption needed to certify a new model of the plane. The company asked federal regulators late last year to allow it to begin delivering its 737 Max 7 airliner …

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‘I would absolutely not fly a Max airplane’: Ex-Boeing manager raises alarm on jets returning to service

10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I would absolutely not fly a Max airplane’: Ex-Boeing manager raises alarm on jets returning to service

LA Times

An Alaska Airlines flight takes off from Los Angeles International Airport on January 8, 2024. “I would absolutely not fly a Max airplane,” said Ed Pierson, a former Boeing senior manager. Pierson said that returning the Max 9 to service was “another example of poor decision making, and it risks the public safety.” Boeing said it had no comment on …

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Alaska Airlines expects to start flying Boeing 737 Max 9 planes today

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Alaska Airlines expects to start flying Boeing 737 Max 9 planes today

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alaska Airlines plans to return its Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft to service as early as …

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What you should know if you’re about to fly on a Boeing Max 9

10 months, 3 weeks ago

What you should know if you’re about to fly on a Boeing Max 9

Associated Press

Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners are carrying passengers in the United States again for the first time since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the planes. Alaska Airlines grounded all 65 of its Max 9 jets within hours after one of the two door plugs in the back half of the cabin …

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Boeing Max 9s to return to skies less than a month after a panel blew off midflight

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Boeing Max 9s to return to skies less than a month after a panel blew off midflight

LA Times

Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun departs after a meeting at the Capitol in Washington. Part of the Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet was grounded following a midair cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. Federal Aviation Administration officials have cleared the runway for Boeing’s 737 Max 9 to fly again, less than a month after a portion of an …

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The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface

10 months, 4 weeks ago

The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface

NPR

The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface Enlarge this image toggle caption Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing's grounded 737 Max 9 jets can begin flying again after a "thorough inspection and maintenance process." "We grounded the Boeing 737-9 MAX within …

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At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing’s manufacturing problems is boiling over

11 months ago

At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing’s manufacturing problems is boiling over

Associated Press

The leaders of United Airlines and Alaska Airlines took turns Tuesday blasting Boeing over manufacturing problems that have led to the grounding of more than 140 of their planes, with United’s CEO saying his airline will consider alternatives to buying a future, larger version of the Boeing 737 Max. Kirby said on CNBC that he believes that the Max 9s …

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'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess

11 months ago

'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess

NPR

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Akasa Air Boosts Fleet with 150 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets

11 months ago

Akasa Air Boosts Fleet with 150 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Boeing and Akasa Air have jointly announced a substantial expansion of the Indian carrier's fleet with an order for 150 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The confirmation was made at the Wings India 2024 airshow, where Akasa Air revealed plans to leverage the fuel-efficient 737 MAX family for both domestic and international growth. Akasa Air, an all-737 operator since …

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Boeing picks a retired admiral to lead a team that will review safety in manufacturing planes

11 months ago

Boeing picks a retired admiral to lead a team that will review safety in manufacturing planes

Associated Press

Boeing named a retired Navy admiral as a special adviser on matters including quality of work done at suppliers as the aircraft maker responds to a midflight blowout aboard one of its planes this month. Boeing CEO David Calhoun said he asked Kirkland Donald to a team that will make recommendations to improve oversight of quality in the company’s factories …

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Boeing 737 Max: Ryanair boss made ‘loud complaints’ about lack of quality control

11 months, 1 week ago

Boeing 737 Max: Ryanair boss made ‘loud complaints’ about lack of quality control

The Independent

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FAA announces harsh Boeing crackdown after fuselage ripped off its notorious 737 Max jet and says it believes there are 'OTHER manufacturing problems' at beleaguered aviation firm

11 months, 1 week ago

FAA announces harsh Boeing crackdown after fuselage ripped off its notorious 737 Max jet and says it believes there are 'OTHER manufacturing problems' at beleaguered aviation firm

Daily Mail

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced it will audit Boeing and its suppliers' production line after the door of an Alaska Airlines aircraft blew off mid-air. The Federal Aviation Administration has announced it will audit Boeing and its suppliers' production line after the door of an Alaska Airlines aircraft blew off mid-air It comes a day after the regulating agency …

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How will the Boeing 737 Max 9 problem affect air travel?

11 months, 1 week ago

How will the Boeing 737 Max 9 problem affect air travel?

LA Times

Travelers pass by Terminal 6 for Alaska Airlines on Monday at Los Angeles International Airport. Boeing won’t disclose its customer list, but Alaska and United Airlines are the only domestic carriers that have been publicly identified as having the modified 737 Max 9s. Nothing is certain at this point, but Alaska Airlines said Wednesday that it was canceling all flights …

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Indonesia temporarily grounds Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after Alaska Airlines incident

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia temporarily grounds Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after Alaska Airlines incident

Associated Press

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia has temporarily grounded three Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners, following an incident last week in which an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage. An emergency landing on Friday by the Alaska Airlines jetliner prompted U.S. federal authorities to ground some Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft. The …

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